Human services assistant vs residential assistant

Differences between human services assistant and residential assistant duties and responsibilities

Human services assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage client medical data in accordance with HIPPA guidelines.
• Assist residents with ADL's, social interactions, meals.
• Provide care (ADL's) -serve trays/shower, escort clients/court/cafeteria, monitor ward checks/precautions/restraints/behavior/safety, census, orient new admissions.
• Assist individuals in the participation of leisure-time activities and recreation as appropriate including anything outline in the individuals IP.
• Document progress and communicate to MHMR case manager.

Residential assistant example responsibilities.

• Engage, educate and empower participants to access community base resources in order to achieve greater self-determination, rehabilitation and recovery.
• Ensure the safety and well being of all inpatient residents, following standards learned in training, certify in CPR.
• Assist children with disabilities with ADL's, activities, education, employment, medication administration and integration into the community.
• Assist clients with ADL's including but not limit to brushing teeth, bed bath, shaving, nail care etc.
• Assist management and other coordinators as needed.
• Maintain certifications with medications CPR and crisis management training.
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